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Setting the Standard for Cleaner Energy

What does the future of sustainable baseload energy look like? We think the answer is the Prairie State Energy Campus. That’s because we’re the brainchild of nine non-profit public power utilities committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy for their members. Together, they created an energy campus that uses domestic resources and clean energy technology to produce more power, and less waste.

We provide energy to 180 communities across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, but we’re not just a leader in our region. We’re a leader in the industry.

Our Mission

To provide value to our owners and the millions of families they serve through the safe and sustainable production of electric power.

Our Vision

Prairie State will be the best coal mine and coal-fired power plant in the United States.

Built for the Future Ahead

Throughout the energy industry, long-term forecasts predict that the demand for reliable, clean energy is only going to grow. Prairie State was built for that future. With more than 30 years’ worth of coal reserves secured for our use, we’ll be providing members with stable energy for decades to come.

We’re also built to run clean. Our state-of-the-art air quality control systems make us one of the cleanest power plants of our kind. Learn more about our commitment to the environment.

Energize Your Career

At its core, our mission is to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy to our member communities. But we couldn’t do it without our people. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that empowers you to have a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Latest News

This week, Prairie State was pleased to welcome our 2019 Intern Class to campus. These individuals will be performing meaningful work in various departments across campus, focusing in their area of study. We look forward to a great summer!

The Junior Achievement (JA) program partners businesses with local schools to educate students on entrepreneurship, work readiness, and personal finance. Each year, Prairie State brings this interactive program to students in kindergarten through…